| 单词 | imitation |
| 释义 | imitation (ɪmɪteɪʃən ) Word forms: imitations 1. countable noun An imitation of something is a copy of it. ...the most accurate imitation of Chinese architecture in Europe. [+ of] Synonyms: replica, fake, reproduction, sham 2. uncountable noun Imitation means copying someone else's actions. They discussed important issues in imitation of their elders. [+ of] Molly learned her golf by imitation. Synonyms: copying, echoing, resemblance, aping 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Imitation things are not genuine but are made to look as if they are. ...a complete set of Dickens bound in imitation leather. Synonyms: artificial, mock, reproduction, dummy 4. countable noun If someone does an imitation of another person, they copy the way they speak or behave, sometimes in order to be funny. He gave his imitation of Queen Elizabeth's royal wave. [+ of] I could do a pretty good imitation of him. Synonyms: impression, parody, mockery, takeoff [informal] Quotations: Almost all absurdity of conduct arises from the imitation of those whom we cannot resembleThe Rambler Imitation is the sincerest flatteryLacon To do the opposite of something is also a form of imitation, namely an imitation of its oppositeAphorisms Collocations: mere imitation From flagrant exhibition of stealing both thought and language, plagiarism shades off into less serious things such as unconscious borrowing, borrowing of minor elements, and mere imitation. Christianity Today Had these fripperies been mere imitation of tradition the effect would have been fatally bogus. Times, Sunday Times He realized that this would result in a mere imitation and set his piece in high school to keep things fresh. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They seem mere imitations, appealing to an existing market. Times, Sunday Times Neither mere imitations of past styles nor industrial products not inspired by an artistic sense will be accepted. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Most then go into a tailspin of rehashing, pale imitation and dwindling record sales; few enjoy a second wind of rejuvenation and reinvention. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The team was a very pale imitation of the defensive powerhouse it used to be. The Sun (2009) But all it succeeds in doing is hammering home what a pale imitation this sequel is. The Sun (2011) This side was a poor imitation of those warriors. The Sun (2006) There are people doing it really well, yet others do a poor imitation. Christianity Today (2000) As a result, each of us became a distinctive composer and not a poor imitation of him. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It's a really poor imitation. Times, Sunday Times (2010) As it is, it comes across merely as a poor imitation of its great 19th-century precursors. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Translations: Chinese: 模仿, 人造的 Japanese: 模造品, 偽の |
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